Piper School

www.bsd100.org/piper/

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Piper School, located at 2435 Kenilworth Ave in Berwyn, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Berwyn South School District 100. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing the partnership between educators, families, and students to foster a supportive atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Like many schools in the Berwyn South district, Piper School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum standards and inclusive programming. The school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success by promoting a culture of accountability and curiosity. By utilizing local resources and district-wide initiatives, Piper School works to ensure that students are provided with the necessary tools and guidance to excel both inside and outside the classroom, maintaining its role as a stable educational pillar within the Berwyn neighborhood.

292

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piper School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	239
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	1

Hispanic
239 (81.8%)
White
30 (10.3%)
Black
17 (5.8%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berwyn South SD 100
Phone:	(708)795-2364
Website:	http://www.bsd100.org/piper/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48